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Ronald Exantus Arrested in Florida for Failing to Register as a Felon

Officials say state law, not a parole decision, required his supervised release.

Overview

  • Marion County deputies arrested the 42-year-old Thursday after confirming he relocated from Kentucky and failed to register within 48 hours as required by Florida law.
  • He is being held without bond at the Marion County Jail, and state officials say they are working to return him to Kentucky.
  • Authorities say he was living next to an elementary school in Marion Oaks when taken into custody.
  • Kentucky records show he was released Oct. 1 to Mandatory Reentry Supervision based on earned credits, despite unanimous parole-board votes to keep him incarcerated.
  • Kentucky State Police and the FBI are investigating threats against parole-board members following online misinformation about who authorized his release.